The meeting was called to order by the Chair, Dr. Anne O. Kilpatrick at 7:45 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2002 in Room 107 Admin/Library Building. 

MEMBERSHIP ROSTER:

College of Medicine, Basic Sciences:

Present: Philippe Arnaud, Lucille London, Eberhard Voit
Absent: Kathryn E. Meier, Joan Olson, Sally Self, Debra J. Hazen-Martin (Alternate)

College of Medicine, Clinical Sciences:

Present: Susan Ackerman, Connie Best, Gary Gilkeson, Paul Gold, Barry Hainer, Dana King, Subbi P. Mathur, Benjamin Saunders, Thomas Steele, Michael Zile (Executive Committee member)
Absent: DeAnna Cheek, Arthur J. Crumbley, Timothy W. Garvey,  Mark Green,  George M. Johnson, Shailendra B. Patel, Dean Schuyler, Renan Uflacker, Aljoeson Walker, P.R. Rajagopalan (alternate), Alberto B. Santos (alternate) 

College of Dental Medicine

Present: Richard J. Albenesius, Peter Kobes, Stephen Malley, Carlos Salinas (Executive Committee member) 
Absent: None

College of Health Professions:

Present: Libby Dismuke (Alternate), Anne Kilpatrick (Executive Committee member), Andrea White
Absent: Jennifer Horner, Jack K. Thomas

Library Sciences and Informatics:

Present: Mary P. Mauldin (Executive Committee member), Nancy McKeehan, Joann Sullivan
Absent: Geoffrey Freeman, Edward S. Hazard (alternate)

College of Nursing:

Present: Elaine Amella, Julia Ball, John M. Welton (alternate) 
Absent: Elizabeth Erkel, Tara Hulsey (Executive Committee member)

College of Pharmacy:

Present: Katherine Chessman (Executive Committee member), Kristi L. Lenz
Absent: John Bosso (alternate), Joli Fermo (excused), Marc Lapointe, 

The meeting minutes of October 1, 2002 were approved without change.  The minutes of the meeting of November 5, 2002 were approved with minor amendments.  These minutes will be posted as approved on the Senate web site.

MEETING PROCEEDINGS: 

I. Chair's Report 

A.    Tenure Policy 

The Tenure Policy was presented to the Deans' Council.  The Deans voiced some concerns.  The Deans agreed to communicate their concerns in writing to the Senate.  The Deans would like to meet with each of their Senators to discuss tenure related issues and concerns.  It was discussed that the Faculty Affairs Committee would appreciate a written compilation and summary of the Deans' concerns with the policy as written.  One particular issue of concern is the issue of compensation "commensurate with rank".  This was felt by the Senate to give the faculty more power and some assurance of market value.  It may allow them to divest themselves of clinical faculty.  One problem for the Senate is that we don't really understand the compensation system for all faculty.  It was felt that having a database of faculty compensation is crucial to further facilitate this discussion. 

    B.    President's Council
 

Financial reports from the administrative units were reviewed.  There is currently a hiring freeze and a 95% spending limit.
 

    C.    Provost Search
 

There have been five candidates interviewed thus far for the Provost position.  The sixth and last candidate will interview December 4-5, 2002.  The Search Committee will meet on December 16.  Dr. Kilpatrick noted that the last candidate interviewed stated that the most common salary structure in academic medical centers is an "xyz" model:  x = tenurable salary; y = negotiated salary; z = bonus (one time deal per year).
 

    D.    Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy
 

Dr. West and Dr. Kilpatrick are currently working on the final version of the document including recommended changes agreed to by the Senate.  The conflict of commitment policy may be affected by the various practice plans.
 

    E.    Strategic Planning Committee
 

The Committee is still working on the Vision and Mission.
 

    F.    Announcements 
 

Philippe Arnaud will be taking a temporary leave of absence from the Executive Committee.  Dr. Eberhard Voit will fill his position until he returns.  Libby Dismuke has agreed to be the CHP alternate.
 

 II.    Committee Reports 

    A.    FACULTY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - Kathy Chessman, convener
 

No report.  Will hold first meeting prior to the next Senate meeting.  One major focus for this year will be the tenure document.
 

    B.    GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE  - Tara Hulsey, convener
 

Will hold first meeting on December 4 at 3PM in Room 200G.  One major issue to be addressed by the Committee this year is a review and revision of the Senate's By-laws.
 

    C.    ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE - Paul Gold, convener
 

Dr. Gold distributed articles regarding appointment, promotion, and tenure issues to his committee.  Copies are also available from Dr. Gold for others Senators, if interested.  Dr. Gold also noted that Dr. Tom Higerd will be convening a group to evaluate the contract policy implemented last year led by Dr. Rich Hernandez with significant input from the Senate.  Members suggested for this group include Paul Gold, Sally Self, John Bosso, and Luis Leite.  Dr. Higerd has stated an interest in trying to combine the contracts for MUSC and UMA into one contract.  Senators are asked to let Paul Gold or Sally Self know how their individual contract procedure went last year.  Additionally, a survey regarding this process may be developed for the faculty.
 

    D.   UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE – Mary Mauldin, convener 

Dr. Mauldin reported that the Committee will continue to focus this year on continuity including reporting on committee activities by Senate representatives.  Additionally they will develop a mechanism for tracking the progress of policies sent to the Senate for review to ensure timely feedback.  The committee will investigate how the Senate can become more involved in the annual budget process, a charge to their committee in the current by-laws.  The information technology survey sent to the faculty earlier this year is now being analyzed.  A summary will be presented at the January meeting.  The Senate's web site is under revision.  A Senator Intranet has been added that is password secure (MNA) to active Senators only.  Mary Mauldin is the Senate's Webmaster.  Any concerns, errors, or ideas related to the web page should be forwarded to Mary, Dr. Kilpatrick, or Kathy Chessman.

Action Requested:  Approve request of committee to pursue Senate representation at the Board of Trustees meetings.

Action:  Approved.

ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 AM. 

Next meeting: 7:45 AM, Tuesday, January 7, 2003, Administration/Library Building Room 107 

Respectfully Submitted by: 
Kathy Chessman 
Secretary to the Faculty Senate